KVPY Exam Pattern 2019

KVPY Exam Pattern 2019- KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna) is a fellowship program organized on the national level for the encouragement of those students who are eager to make their career in basic science and research courses. All students who are completing their XIth, XIIth, Bsc. or Msc. program in the science field is eligible to get this scholarship as per the category guidelines decided by the exam conducting authority. KVPY exam is being funded by the Department of Science and Technology which is being organized by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Every year more than one lakh aspirants participate in KVPY scholarship exam from which around 2500 students are awarded.

KVPY Exam Pattern 2019

KVPY is an objective exam; eligible candidates are free to choose any language English or Hindi. The question paper of KVPY 2019 is divided into different sections varying according to the different streams. There are total three streams SA/ SB/ SX in which the question paper for SA is divided into two parts 1 and 2 from which students have to attend all questions while aspirants of stream SB/ SX students are needed to attempt both parts in which from Part 1 candidates has to choose any three sections and from Part 2 candidates are required to attend two sections. Here we are going to provide each and every minute detail related to the KVPY exam pattern 2019 which is necessary to be known before preparing for an exam.

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KVPY Exam Pattern 2019 (more details)

KVPY is an objective based exam with a time limit of 3 hours, candidates applying for this exam can choose any desired language English or Hindi. As we know that there are different streams in KVPY with different patterns so here we will provide you in-depth details of KVPY Exam Pattern 2019 for different streams.

* Stream SA

The main aim of KVPY exam is to judge people according to their aptitude and analytical ability. For being eligible for this exam it is important to be aware of the syllabus of Class 10th thoroughly.

In SA stream candidates will get two parts – Part 1 & Part 2.

In Part 1, there are 60 questions from which each subject consist of 15 questions (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics).

The marking scheme for each question is 1 mark.

In Part 2, there are total 20 questions from which each subject consist of 5 questions.

The marking scheme for each question is 2 marks.

It is compulsory to attend all questions of each part.

There are total 80 questions in this exam and the question paper is comprised of 100 marks.

* Stream SB/ SX

In the stream SB and SX questions are expected from the syllabus of class 12th, the KVPY exam pattern 2019 for these streams is as follows:

There are two parts in SB and SX stream which are Part I and Part II.

There are total 80 questions in Part I of this exam in which each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) contain 20 questions.

You are having the choice from out of these subjects as you can choose any of the three subjects of your choice that is attempt 60 questions out of total 80.

There are total 40 questions in Part II of this exam in which each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) contains 10 questions.

You have a choice out of these four subjects from which you have to attempt only two which you means you have to complete total 20 questions out of 40.

For each correct answer for Part I, students will be awarded 1 mark.

For each correct answer for Part II, students will be awarded 2 marks.

There is no negative marking for leaving an answer blank.

Tips for Preparing KVPY Exam 2019

The syllabus of KVPY 2019 is not defined as you can get the questions from the syllabus of class XIth, XIIth and the first year of basic science courses. We have already provided you the KVPY Exam Pattern 2019 in detail now, below are some of the basic tips about which you should be aware of before preparing for an exam. For being well prepared for any of the competitive exams it is necessary to study in a planned way and cover each subject.

* Before you start to study for the exam, first of all, make a proper study timetable in which you should give a proper time of study to each subject and still get some time for revision at last.

* Make a chart of your weaknesses and strengths in different fields and focus more on them in a systematic way this will give you more idea and help you in putting efforts toward your weaknesses.

* The study material you are going to choose should right so be aware while choosing.

* The best method of preparing for the KVPY exam you have to practice lots of sample papers and previous year question papers, for this you also have to manage your time and this will also help you in getting an idea of important and scoring topics.

* Do not bring any type of negativity in your mind; be always positive at the time of preparation and also during the exam. As confidence is key to success, therefore, be confident and focus more on important topics. We also suggest you to give your more team towards your strengths instead of weaknesses.

Reference Books for KVPY 2019

Here we are providing you some reference books for getting prepared according to the KVPY exam pattern 2019.

* Stream SA

The candidates who are applying with stream SA, we recommend you KVPY (Stream SA) 10 years unit wise old examinations solved papers by Career point Kota.

KVPY complete Pack (SA Stream) by Resonance.

* Stream SX

The candidates who are going to apply with stream SX, we recommend you KVPY (Stream SX) 7 years unit wise old examinations solved papersby career point Kota.

KVPY Complete Pack (SX Stream – Maths) by Resonance.

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KVPY Exam Pattern 2019 was last modified: August 31st, 2018 by Ankit Ajay